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    Innomet

    INNOMET
    Metals & Mining·4 Dec 2025
    Management Summary

    Innomet reported strong H1 FY26 results with significant revenue and margin growth, driven by strategic execution and product diversification. The company is actively pursuing export expansion and new product development in high-value segments like green hydrogen components. Despite challenges from raw material volatility and tariffs, management is optimistic about achieving its ambitious growth targets through increased capacity utilization and a focus on higher-margin products.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue from operations for H1 FY26 surged to ₹23.53 crores, representing a remarkable 61% growth year on year and 32% sequential growth over H2 FY25.

    • EBITDA margin significantly improved to 18.1% in H1 FY26 from 9.5% in H2 FY25, reflecting better operational control and favorable product mix.

    • PAT for H1 FY26 stood at ₹2.02 crores, with an 8.57% margin, an 18% YoY growth, and a staggering 1100% sequential improvement.

    • EPS grew to ₹1.56 per share, underscoring direct value creation for shareholders.

    • Achieved AS 9100D certification for aerospace, enhancing credibility and market access.

    Concerns

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    • Profitability was impacted by volatile metal prices, higher raw material costs, and increased depreciation from recent capital investments.

    • A 50% US tariff on exports, while passed through to customers, has affected marketing efforts for new clients.

    • The company maintains a high working capital cycle, with inventory turnover at 232 days and receivables at 104 days, attributed to diverse product lines and strategic raw material procurement.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹23.53 Cr+61%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹4.26 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA Margin18.1%
    4. 04PAT₹2.02 Cr+18%YoY
    5. 05PAT Margin8.6%

    Segment breakdown

    Metal Power Business
    87.6% Share of H1 Revenue
    Tungsten Heavy Alloy Division
    12.4% Share of H1 Revenue
    Domestic Sales
    84.9% Share of Total Sales
    Exports
    15.1% Share of Total Sales
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    Capital allocation

    1
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Annual Revenue
    ₹100 crores
    High
    Revenue
    Long Term Revenue
    ₹1000 crores
    Low
    Exports
    Export Share of Revenue (100cr target)
    30-35%
    Medium
    Exports
    Export Share of Revenue (Average)
    20-25%
    Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    12-14%
    Medium
    Capacity Utilization
    Metal Powders Capacity Utilization
    100%
    Medium
    Capacity Utilization
    Tungsten Heavy Alloys Capacity Utilization
    100%
    Medium
    Product Mix
    Tungsten Heavy Alloy Share of Revenue (100cr target)
    25%
    Medium
    Product Mix
    Metal Powder Share of Revenue (100cr target)
    75%
    Medium
    Production
    Gas Atomizer Commercial Production
    Commercial production
    High
    New Project
    Unspecified Advanced Project Commercial Viability
    Commercially viable and operational
    Medium
    Revenue Growth
    FY26 Revenue Growth
    25-30%
    Medium

    Gas Atomizer Commercial Production

    next few months
    CurrentUnder commissioning
    TargetCommercial operations started

    Why it matters

    Successful commissioning will enable production of high-quality spherical powders, crucial for advanced applications and market expansion.

    Vinay: 'about to commission a gas atomizer, so in the next few months, that should start commercial production.'

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Raw material price volatility

    Volatile metal prices, especially tungsten, led to strategic raw material procurement to avoid losses, impacting profitability.Management acknowledged

    high

    High working capital cycle

    Inventory turnover of 232 days and receivables of 104 days, explained by diverse product lines and strategic inventory hedging against price volatility.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    US tariffs on exports

    50% tariff on US exports is passed through to customers, but it has negatively impacted marketing efforts for new client acquisition.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition in global markets

    Management emphasizes its focus on import substitution, high entry barriers for tungsten heavy alloys, and a 12-14 year advantage in the sector.Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “running towards the Rs 100 crore revenue per annum... in about 12 to 14 months. ... significant improvement as a percentage of business in the tungsten heavy alloy will increase, and also it will come from exports as well.”

    Clarifies the timeline for a key revenue target and the expected shift in product mix towards higher-margin tungsten heavy alloys.

    asked by Aayush Agarwal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong H1 FY26 Financial Performance

    Innomet reported robust financial results for H1 FY26, with revenue from operations surging to ₹23.53 crores, marking a significant 61% year-on-year growth and 32% sequential growth over H2 FY25. The company's EBITDA stood at ₹4.26 crores, achieving an impressive 18.1% margin, a substantial improvement from 9.5% in H2 FY25. Net profit reached ₹2.02 crores, reflecting an 8.57% margin and an 18% YoY increase, with EPS at ₹1.56 per share.

    02

    Strategic Growth Pillars and Product Mix

    The company's growth is driven by two synergistic divisions: metal and alloy powders (87.6% of H1 revenue) and tungsten heavy alloys (12.4%). Management aims to shift this mix towards 75% metal powders and 25% tungsten heavy alloys for its ₹100 crore revenue target, as tungsten heavy alloys offer better margins (25-30%). Exports, currently 15.1% of sales, are targeted to reach 30-35% for the ₹100 crore goal, with management hoping for an average of 20-25%.

    03

    Capacity Expansion and New Technology Adoption

    Innomet is actively working to increase capacity utilization from current levels of 65-70% for metal powders and 40-45% for tungsten heavy alloys to 100%. A key initiative is the commissioning of a new gas atomizer facility, expected to begin commercial production in the next few months. This technology, utilizing a back-purged inert gas system, is crucial for producing high-quality spherical powders for advanced applications.

    04

    Diversification into Next-Generation Materials

    The company is expanding into high-potential new verticals, with camera bodies and casts already in commercial production. Hydrogen electrodes are currently in the R&D phase, and fuel cell components are under development. These initiatives align with Innomet's long-term vision to become a ₹1000 crore company by focusing on next-generation materials and import substitution.

    05

    Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

    Profitability was affected by significant volatility in metal prices and increased depreciation from past capital investments. To counter this, management strategically procured raw materials like tungsten to hedge against price fluctuations, leading to a higher working capital cycle (inventory turnover of 232 days). While a 50% US tariff on exports is passed through to customers, it has impacted marketing efforts for new client acquisition.

    06

    Order Book and Future Outlook

    The current order book stands at ₹18 crores, with ₹14 crores for the Tungsten division and ₹4 crores for the metal power division, with 75-80% expected to be executed within the current year. Approximately ₹4.2 crores of the order book are exports. Management is optimistic about achieving ₹100 crores in annual revenue within 12-14 months, targeting an EBITDA margin of 12-14% at that level, and anticipates 25-30% revenue growth for FY26.

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